Fetch Climbers

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halfpint 2 Dec 3:59pm, 2 Dec 2024 41,922 posts	0 halfpint That all sounds good. I love a bit of wall tourism. I’m off to ladies group as soon as I finish a cuppa. I’m bringing mince pies and florentines I baked this morning.
phal 2 Dec 5:56pm, 2 Dec 2024 4,999 posts	0 phal Ooooo nice! 😀 Enjoy 😀
halfpint 2 Dec 8:09pm, 2 Dec 2024 41,925 posts	0 halfpint Baking went down well. I climbed like a sack of spuds but I’m sure it was good for me.
LindsD 2 Dec 9:37pm, 2 Dec 2024 71,321 posts	0 LindsD Good work. Any advice on buying climbing shoes?
Homer 2 Dec 9:42pm, 2 Dec 2024 14,530 posts	0 Homer Good climbing
Homer 2 Dec 9:45pm, 2 Dec 2024 14,531 posts	0 Homer For shoes Linds, go to a good shop that has lots to choose from and good staff. The independents are good - Outside in Hathersage, V12 in Llanberis, Climbers Shop in Ambleside. Best not with Cotswold or Go Outdoors. Tell them what you want and try what they suggest. Go for a snug fit. Painful shoes are for when you are pushing into the higher grades. They need to be tight so your toes can feel the holds, and they will stretch a bit, but don't go nuts or you'll just end up in pain and not wanting to climb.
Homer 2 Dec 9:46pm, 2 Dec 2024 14,532 posts	0 Homer For London, some of the climbing walls have their own shops and good staff
LindsD 2 Dec 9:47pm, 2 Dec 2024 71,324 posts	0 LindsD The only places I know to buy round me are actual walls. Is that OK? I live in London so maybe I just need to do some research.
LindsD 2 Dec 9:48pm, 2 Dec 2024 71,325 posts	0 LindsD Snap. Thank you
halfpint 3 Dec 7:11am, 3 Dec 2024 41,926 posts	0 halfpint Our local Tiso used to be very good with very knowledgeable staff. I buy mine online now I know what I’m looking for.